Kerala Family Adventure & Mumbai

Fly from the UK to Cochin (via Doha).

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed and transferred approx. 1½ hrs by private vehicle to Brunton Boatyard in Cochin for 2 nights with breakfast included. Once a British shipyard, this property is now a five-star hotel, blending Portuguese, Dutch and British influences in its interiors and provides harbour views.

Spend day 2 exploring Fort Kochi’s rich history.

Visit St Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace and the vibrant Jewish Quarter.

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Leave the coast today and be driven to where you will board your private Spice Coast Houseboat for 1 night on a full-board basis, where you will spend your time drifting through the tranquil waters of Vembanad Lake. Once cargo boats, these beautiful wooden ‘kettuvallam’ now offer open decks, private bedrooms and delicious Keralan cuisine prepared on board.

On day 4 you will disembark and continue your backwaters escape with 3 nights and breakfast included at Coconut Lagoon, a lakeside heritage hideaway in Kumarakom.

Days 5 & 6 are yours to spend at leisure. Take a canoe ride to explore the canals, wander through the butterfly garden, cycle quiet lanes, or kayak over the enchanting Kumarakom lake. Unwind with Ayurvedic treatments, and for bird lovers, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is just a short boat ride away.

A scenic 1-hr drive brings you to Marari Beach Resort for 4 nights with breakfast included. Inspired by the nearby fishing village, the resort blends barefoot luxury with traditional style, set among coconut palms just steps from the Arabian Sea.

You will then have three days at leisure to enjoy some down time as a family. Spend your days wandering long sandy beaches, floating in the sea-view pool, or simply swinging in a hammock. Join a nature walk with the in-house naturalist, explore the butterfly garden, or explore one of the local fishing villages.

Want even more time by the sea? We can easily add an extra night or two.

Travel approx. 2½ hrs to Cochin Airport today for your short flight to Mumbai. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to The Oberoi Mumbai for 2 nights with breakfast included. This sleek hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean and the glittering ‘Queen’s Necklace’ lights by night.

On day 12, you will be collected for a guided tour of Dharavi to learn about the neighbourhood and explore the area. The rest of the day will be at leisure to explore markets, the Gateway of India, or just relax by the pool.

On day 13, transfer to the airport for your flight home.